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This indispensable new edition is a must-have for every early childhood teacher Explaining how tmanage a classroom while encouraging children tmake good choices and assume greater responsibility for managing their own behavior (among many other things!), the book will help new teachers get started and veteran teachers improve what theyre already doing - Sharon MacDonald, Education Consultant Many excellent teachers find themselves bewildered when teaching three- tsix-year-olds, especially if their professional preparation was focused on primary While they may recognize childrens unique learning styles and special needs, they may not know how thandle noise, activity, and even messes in classrooms that revolve around hands-on learning centres In this updated edition of a classic, teacher trainer Dianne Miller Nielsen guides teachers through the basics, from lesson planning and developing daily schedules tarranging furniture and managing classroom activities The book alsoffers suggestions tenhance learning through modelling, purposeful interactions, and conversations The updated topics in Teaching Young Children, Second Edition include: Setting up and managing an ABC centre tdevelop childrens understanding of the alphabetic principle Setting up and managing a computer centre tbring new technology intthe classroom and extend literacy skills Involving parents and families inside and outside the classroom Sidebar teacher tips peppered throughout, from activities and ideas (Try This) timportant concepts tremember (Keep in Mind) This comprehensive handbook provides absolutely everything that preschool and kindergarten teachers need tcreate a high-quality, child-centred classroom
